Texas Rangers shortstop Jurickson Profar, right, chases after a ground ball by Baltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy that he bobbled as teammate Adrian Beltre looks on in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, in Baltimore. Hardy was safe at first on the play. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Evan Grant answered questions in a chat Thursday. Here are some highlights.

Jake ... Are the Rangers in serious pursuit of Matt Garza? Could this be one of those deals that JD likes to do under the radar like the Cliff Lee trade? If so, what do you think it will take to pry him away from the Cubs, and, do you think he would be a good fit?

Evan Grant: Every deal Daniels does, he does under the table or out of sight. The Rangers are more guarded with gossip than most organization. Usually if you read a rumor about Rangers interest in a player that's a good sign that it's probably not happening.

Worm Burner ... What do yo think about Nellie and next week's announcement. Is the fact that he (and/or - i assume - his lawyers) has not been summoned to MLB offices to give testimony REALLY that big a factor?

Evan Grant: In terms of due process, I believe it is a huge factor. He's not going to serve a suspension without getting a chance to present his side of a case. I just can't see that.

Rey Caballero ... With Puig having such a great start to the year since being called up, why was Profar ranked ahead of him among top prospects?

Evan Grant: I don't have my prospect rankings from before the year handy, but keep this in mind: Part of the whole process of prospect rankings is clubs working the system to hype their players. The Rangers understand that, just as the Dodgers used to. That may be part of how Profar ended up atop the rankings. Maybe, but I'm not certain.

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